Own goal hands Plateau United 1-0 victory against Kwara United

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February 6, 2023

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An own goal by Lawal Muritala handed Plateau United Football Club of Jos a 1-0 victory against visiting Kwara United on Sunday in 2022/2023 Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that there was nothing separating the two sides until the 30th minute of the Group B Match Day 6 fixtures.

That was when the Ilorin side’s defender turned the ball into his own net.

Plateau United’s Technical Adviser, Fidelis Ilechukwu, during his post-match interview, acknowledged that his side was not at its best.

But he blamed injuries for the performance.

“None of the two teams played well anyway. They didn’t create clear-cut goal-scoring chances. But the most important thing is that we won.

“We will go back to the drawing board and work on our team.

“We have the challenge of injuries but the players are coming back gradually,” Ilechukwu said.

On his part, Kwara United’s Technical Adviser, Abdullazeez Mohammed, said they had themselves to blame for the defeat.

Mohammed said the Ilorin-based club side wanted to build on the momentum gained from their last match but failed to do so in a sad circumstance.

“In our last match, we scored two goals. Today we played better than the host but we could not score.

“We will continue to build from there. The team is getting momentum but the last touch is still in the works. We got it right last week, but we didn’t get it today,” he said.

The coach however refused to talk about the match’s officiating, saying it was “needless when players, coaches, and the crowd make mistakes.

“I don’t think the officiating today was bad.”

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Over 10,000 ADC, PDP members defect to APC in Kebbi

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July 14, 2026

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The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Kebbi State has received more than 10,000 defectors from the African Democratic Congress, ADC, and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, including several local government party chairmen and political stakeholders.

The defectors were formally received on Tuesday at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi by Governor Nasir Idris, who assured them of equal treatment and full integration into the ruling party.

Addressing the gathering, the governor described the APC as a party open to all and urged the new members to work with existing party leaders to strengthen the party ahead of future elections.

The governor further called on APC leaders across the state to embrace the new members and ensure their full participation in party activities.

Speaking on behalf of supporters of ADC chieftain Senator Garba Musa Maidoki, Bello Doya said the group decided to join the APC to support the developmental programmes of the Idris administration, which he described as transparent and people-oriented.

In a related development, the Chairman of the PDP Local Government Chairmen’s Association in Kebbi State also defected to the APC alongside other party officials.

Responding on behalf of the PDP defectors, the Chairman of Bunza Local Government Area, Bello Manti, said they were motivated by the governor’s performance and inclusive style of leadership.

Among the prominent defectors were the PDP chairmen of Dandi, Koko/Besse, Arewa, Zuru, Ngaski, Yauri, Shanga, Danko-Wasagu, Sakaba and Aliero local government areas.

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Universal Insurance Reaffirms Reliability with ₦1.35bn Q2 Claims Payout

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July 14, 2026

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Universal Insurance Plc, Nigeria’s top underwriter, said it has paid a total of ₦1.35billion in claims during the second quarter of 2026.

This milestone according to the company highlights its ongoing commitment to customer satisfaction and the prompt settlement of genuine claims across its diverse business lines.

Tge company noted that theu claims were paid across key portfolios, including Agriculture, Aviation, Bond, Engineering, Fire, General Accident, Marine, Motor, Oil & Gas, and Special Risk insurance, demonstrating the company’s capacity to support its policyholders when they need it most.

Speaking on the performance, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Universal Insurance Plc, Dr. Jeff Duru, noted that the impressive claims payout reflects the company’s financial strength, operational efficiency, and customer-centric philosophy.

“At Universal Insurance Plc, our customers remain at the heart of everything we do. Insurance is built on trust, and nothing demonstrates that trust more than our ability to honour genuine claims promptly. The payment of over ₦1.35 billion in claims within the second quarter of year 2026 is a clear testament to our unwavering commitment to standing by our policyholders in their moments of need.”

He emphasized that prompt claims settlement remains a core strategic priority for the company as it seeks to strengthen trust in the insurance industry and deliver exceptional service to individuals, businesses, and corporate organizations.

The insurer added that every genuine claim is processed with professionalism, transparency, and urgency to ensure minimal disruption to the businesses and daily lives of its clients.

As it deepens its market presence, Universal Insurance Plc plans to continue developing innovative products, leveraging technology for faster service delivery, and maintaining high standards of corporate governance to protect the lives, businesses, and investments of its clients.

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